It marvels me how unconcerned Jesus was with money.

Peter was asked if Jesus paid taxes. He did, even though He knew it wasn't right to be taxed by your own people.

But to avoid causing an unnecessary ruckus, Jesus had Peter go fishing.

The very first fish he caught had exactly the amount needed to pay not just Jesus' tax but Peter's, too.

How about when perfume worth a year's wages was poured on Jesus' feet? Others were bothered by such a frivolous gesture, but not Jesus, because He knew it was ordained by the Father.

Then we find out that the disciple managing the ministry's money was a thief. Jesus knew it the whole time and didn't expose it until the end.

Money had no influence or control over Jesus. It had no seat at the table as Jesus was making decisions.

He only did what His Father directed Him to do. How about you?

The Bible says that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Living in the information age, we think this means acquiring lots of information from the Bible.

But that's not it. Renewing the mind is a renovation project.

First, the old has to be completely demolished and removed. Then, new, beautiful things can be built.

Most never get to the new because they shy away from the extensive demolition project.

I encourage you to embrace it. Let God's Word do its work in your thoughts and attitudes.

It hurts at first. But everything He tears down is to make way for something beautiful.

Jesus gave us a lot.

Most of the church is missing out on most of it, and not because they can't have it.

If we would just grab hold of what Jesus gave us in John 14, our lives would look like heaven on earth.

Living completely untroubled by the troubling world around us.

Always knowing where to go as we walk with Christ.

Knowing the Father, and seeing Him.

Doing the same works as Jesus, and even greater.

Getting every single prayer answered by Jesus Himself.

Knowing the voice of Holy Spirit as He continually reminds us and teaches us.

In one chapter, Jesus tells us about all these things He already gave us! And there's only one condition for you to receive: only believe.

That's it. You don't have to wait to be more mature in Christ. These things are not reserved for some and not others.

To all who believe, that's who these things are for.

Do you actually believe what Jesus says about you?

In John 14, Jesus tells the disciples that they know the way to where He is going.

Their response? "No, we don't! How can we know?"

So, Jesus knew what they knew before they did. Did you know the same is true for you?

When Jesus tells you that you know something, it's advantageous to just go ahead and agree with Him.

He says you know the Holy Spirit, so you might as well quit saying that you don't.

He says you won't follow the voice of a stranger, so you might as well stop worrying about it.

He says you were healed by His stripes, so why are you agreeing with the diagnosis and symptoms instead of Jesus?

Sounds crazy, I know. But this isn't a charismatic Christian thing; it's a Jesus thing.

Stepping out in faith is mocked by people, but never by God.

Just think of Noah. By faith, he built the ark. He had no experience to lean on, just a command from God.

No one believed he heard from God. For over a hundred years, those passing by mocked his life of faith.

It took a while, but the time came, and Noah's faith was verified to everyone else.

I'd rather be mocked for a life of faith than join in with the mockers and die. How about you?

Put your faith in Jesus Christ. He is the only way to eternal life. Everyone else will die in their sin.

In order to live in God's best, your mind must be submitted to God.

God gave you intellect. He gave you the ability to reason, but it wasn't to argue with Him.

As God leads us through His Word and the gifts of the Spirit, our reasoning really wants to get involved. But that's not its place.

The Bible says it this way, "Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."

When God directs us and our thoughts start to stir, it is required of us that we silence them.

God's commands are not up for discussion. They are usually beyond our understanding. Yet, they are always for our benefit.

The only way to truly live by the Spirit is to become masterful at quieting your mind.